Wedding License Requirements
Requirements To Obtain A Netherlands Antilles Wedding License
The excitement builds as you anticipate your wedding on Curacao. You can already picture the crystal-blue waters and powdery beaches. The friendly people and historic culture. And, most important, the exciting adventures you and your sweetheart will share as you explore one of the Caribbean’s brightest and most exotic jewels.
However, before your Curacao wedding, there are some requirements you need to fulfill. Please contact a wedding professional to give you further information. Usually, wedding professionals can take care of everything, down to the smallest detail, so it's best to contact them first, before making any arrangements.
License requirement
- Send a written marriage petition to the town hall.
- The letter has to be signed by both partners.
- Send two wedding dates with times.
- Birth certificates with the parents' names.
- International declaration of unmarried status by the civil registration of your hometown and an apostille/legalization.
- If divorced or widowed, bring a copy of divorce decree or a death certificate plus an apostille/ legalization of proof required. Apostilleà form of legalization. This has to be done at the Netherlands embassy in your country of residence.
- Please note that none of these documents can be older than 6 months by the time of the wedding.
- If you choose to bring a witness from home, he or she must be 21 years of age.
- When you register a witness you need their full names, address and date of birth. The witness will need a copy of valid passport. The witnesses should apply for temporary residence. The wedding planner can also arrange for local witnesses.
- Photocopy of passports.
- These requirements need to be original and recent and apostille.
The following nationalities do not require legalization for a Curacao wedding:
- Aruba
- Netherlands
- Italy
- Turkey
- Austria
- France
- Luxembourg
- Belgium
- Germany
- Netherlands Antilles
- Portugal
- Switzerland
Fill out a Curacao wedding application.
Escape to the Caribbean’s hidden treasure. Fall in love with Curacao’s world-class diving and beaches, invigorating outdoor adventure, and welcoming culture. Make your Netherlands Antilles wedding arrangements today!